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Daily Question, June 19

Who/what needs my compassion right now?

  • Alexa

    I think everyone needs compassion. Just a small text or call to surprise people and help them realize that they are thought about. People cannot read minds. If we do not show them by calling or visiting someone that we think about, they really do not know. The Beatles once sang, “Love is all you need.” It is so true. Compassion helps both the good and bad days become better. It is the roots of motivation. People will go through with or maybe not go through with a certain means to an end if t...

    I think everyone needs compassion. Just a small text or call to surprise people and help them realize that they are thought about. People cannot read minds. If we do not show them by calling or visiting someone that we think about, they really do not know. The Beatles once sang, “Love is all you need.” It is so true. Compassion helps both the good and bad days become better. It is the roots of motivation. People will go through with or maybe not go through with a certain means to an end if they have or do not have compassion from other sources or compassion towards themselves. I am going to reach out to more people- my immediate family, old friends, and see what they’re up to, see how they are. Life gets hectic that we forget to live sometimes- to just stop and check in. We need to do that for own well-being, but to spread peace, love, and perseverance. We get by with a little help from our friends.

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  • Antoinette

    I’m going to focus my compassion right here around me where I can try to help most effectively and hopefully immediately.
    My father and mother just arrived last night. My father is suffering from a type of Parkinson’s disease that seems to be slowly getting worse.
    He had an issue last night which caused my mom to be up with him. She is exhausted by what the last few months have brought.
    I got up and helped as much as I could to almost 3:00am.
    My mom has been doing a lot both for me with...

    I’m going to focus my compassion right here around me where I can try to help most effectively and hopefully immediately.
    My father and mother just arrived last night. My father is suffering from a type of Parkinson’s disease that seems to be slowly getting worse.
    He had an issue last night which caused my mom to be up with him. She is exhausted by what the last few months have brought.
    I got up and helped as much as I could to almost 3:00am.
    My mom has been doing a lot both for me with this divorce and migraines to my dad”s illness.
    My kids are also having to deal with all of what’s going on in this kind of storm which has hit our family.
    My compassion goes out to everyone in my family and all families which are affected by unfortunate turns of events.
    People and families suffer often from twisted turns of illness or loss.
    Compassion and loving kindness are what we can bring to heal from the suffering.
    I am grateful each time I rise again after the migraines and hope to help others when I’m able. I appreciate my life so much and I’m grateful family and friends who love and care for me deeply. I’m grateful for my parents who made the long journey here to help me put my life together again.
    Compassion and loving kindness are true gifts.

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    • Mary

      I am moved by the goodness and love throughout your family.
      Mary

    • Anna

      My thoughts for your parents dear Antoinette, they are a grace for you and your sons, and I imagine your worry about their healths. Much love.

  • BKC

    noun
    1. a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

    My observation is that we sometimes fail to beyond our own troubles and pain, we are mired in figuring it out, analyzing it, hurting from it and we suffer. Be compassionate to myself, be kind to myself and it will help me offer compassion to others. I don't believe I can alleviate someone's pain, but I can sit with them while they find their ...

    noun
    1. a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

    My observation is that we sometimes fail to beyond our own troubles and pain, we are mired in figuring it out, analyzing it, hurting from it and we suffer. Be compassionate to myself, be kind to myself and it will help me offer compassion to others. I don’t believe I can alleviate someone’s pain, but I can sit with them while they find their way to peace.

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  • Ben

    So many wonderful responses. I agree with others here who say: the whole world, and myself!

    More specifically, I’m drawn these days to giving extra compassion to the heart (anyone’s heart) that in any way feels unworthy of love. And I believe giving this more deeply to myself also makes it more fully available to others.

  • Ed Schulte

    Who/what needs my compassion right now?

    Within the very nature of every act of Compassion is the Self evident fact that it is itself an ALL encompassing Power, ( most often called "Unconditional Love" in current times.)

    Compassion cannot, in fact, be "pin-point" directed, although it is perfectly fine to do so if it IS an "Unconditional Love" intention. ( "Unconditional" imply that here is no egoism operating behind the intention)

    Compassion automatically goes towards ALL and ANY wh...

    Who/what needs my compassion right now?

    Within the very nature of every act of Compassion is the Self evident fact that it is itself an ALL encompassing Power, ( most often called “Unconditional Love” in current times.)

    Compassion cannot, in fact, be “pin-point” directed, although it is perfectly fine to do so if it IS an “Unconditional Love” intention. ( “Unconditional” imply that here is no egoism operating behind the intention)

    Compassion automatically goes towards ALL and ANY where it detects imbalances in the physical, psychical or Noetical worlds. IOW Compassion is our ability, ( through will-power) to activate Divine Grace.

    I appreciated the moderator’s question, but I must explain that in my Christian meditation practices , especially that the 9:00 pm “Global Compassion Meditation” my visualization encompasses our beautiful blue globe with pink light. I give no intention to a specific location, perceived problem, etc etc. Divine Grace and Wisdom takes care of its distribution.

    Be Well Be Present

    EdS

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  • Deb

    Whoever I come in contact with in each moment, be it physical or thought contact, needs my compassion.

  • emeadows02

    So many "who" and "whats" need my compassion right now, but before I can pour out, I must fill up. I need to offer compassion to myself, and since I have been so stressed lately, I am noticing that my compassion cup is rather depleted. I am trying to be patient and gentle with myself, practice self care through exercise, family and fun time, and of course some time for pesonal relfection, but there are days, like today, where it feels like there is not enough room in my busy day to recharge. I r...

    So many “who” and “whats” need my compassion right now, but before I can pour out, I must fill up. I need to offer compassion to myself, and since I have been so stressed lately, I am noticing that my compassion cup is rather depleted. I am trying to be patient and gentle with myself, practice self care through exercise, family and fun time, and of course some time for pesonal relfection, but there are days, like today, where it feels like there is not enough room in my busy day to recharge. I realize that I am the only one who can find that time, and I am committed to doing so. Once my own cup is full, then I can give to others with what runs over; because, everyone needs compassion to heal, grow and keep moving forward in life.

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  • Gina

    courage and grace, are helping me … they are helping me to find compassion which is the journey to love……….that journey is many, many side streets, highways, back roads, mountains, valleys, treacherous switchbacks, bumpy roads of ups and downs………love, like self- compassion, compassion, forgiveness is not an easy destination at times, but I know getting there is so worth the trip……..

  • Ginni

    Such perfect timing for this question as I am struggling with a co-worker! This individual is quite a challenge for me to work with. I know that she is suffering, so I am trying to keep this in mind and be kind and positive. I also realize that I have to take care of myself in this situation and let things that happen with her go...
    When something happens that is stressful I am trying to ask myself, does this really matter? Usually the answer is no, and it is just discomfort at the time. S...

    Such perfect timing for this question as I am struggling with a co-worker! This individual is quite a challenge for me to work with. I know that she is suffering, so I am trying to keep this in mind and be kind and positive. I also realize that I have to take care of myself in this situation and let things that happen with her go…
    When something happens that is stressful I am trying to ask myself, does this really matter? Usually the answer is no, and it is just discomfort at the time. So I think that the compassion I have to offer is really for both of us as well as the others that we work with.

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  • kathleen

    I think it is safe to assume that the world and everything and everybody needs compassion along with myself. The more I give compassion to myself the easier it is to see that others need it too. That is what I have found through my practice in the past couple of years.

  • Mary

    I have been working on self compassion, even taking an online course on self compassion with Kristen Neff and Brene Brown. I am learning to be my own good friend. I want to have a good life. I want to break long time habits that I learned in my youth that have been destructive and that I have not been conscious enough to see or change. For instance I really don’t have to finish every bit of work before I can do something fun.
    Other nuggets of destructive unconscious thought are- I am not s...

    I have been working on self compassion, even taking an online course on self compassion with Kristen Neff and Brene Brown. I am learning to be my own good friend. I want to have a good life. I want to break long time habits that I learned in my youth that have been destructive and that I have not been conscious enough to see or change. For instance I really don’t have to finish every bit of work before I can do something fun.
    Other nuggets of destructive unconscious thought are- I am not smart enough, I am not thin enough, I am not good enough, I have not lived my life well enough and I cannot forgive myself for decisions from the past that I regret. While, I can always make improvements, I am learning to love myself as I am and to be kind to myself. As I write this, I am thinking that this sounds trite (my critical voice) but it is all so true. I am replacing my critical harsh voice with the voice of my higher self.
    It is a good day and I am feeling well. My life is getting better.
    I am so grateful to everyone at this wonderful web site and to those who have created it and keep it up. I am grateful to Kristen Neff and Brene Brown for their work on self compassion. I feel like I am smiling from the inside.
    Wishing all peace, love, and joy.
    Mary

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    • KC

      Thanks Mary for the powerful reminder of the importance of self compassion, the website and course. I made self- compassion a priority thus year, but still struggle with making it a priority. Your story and testimony is a true gift! Warmly, KC

      • Mary

        I am still working on it too, KC. I think one of the biggest differences is that I am remembering more and more to be grateful. I also try to be mindful. I try to notice the things I usually miss when I am so busy thinking about…yesterday…tomorrow. Mindfulness and gratefulness seem to go hand in hand. And when I feel grateful I feel so much better and then I feel better about myself. So I think I actually come to self compassion through the doors of mindfulness and especially gratefulne...

        I am still working on it too, KC. I think one of the biggest differences is that I am remembering more and more to be grateful. I also try to be mindful. I try to notice the things I usually miss when I am so busy thinking about…yesterday…tomorrow. Mindfulness and gratefulness seem to go hand in hand. And when I feel grateful I feel so much better and then I feel better about myself. So I think I actually come to self compassion through the doors of mindfulness and especially gratefulness.
        One other reason I am feeling good: SUMMER VACATION!!!

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        • KC

          Ah yes, those doorways make sense. Happy summer vacation. Enjoy! ????????… KC

    • Gina

      Mary,
      I can so understand how my own expectations and the expectations of a “PERFECT” world make it so difficult on some days.
      I tell myself, I am kind, I am intelligent, I am important ( from The Help )
      and it eases me into seeing that this is true of all,
      We all want, need and thrive on love, peace and joy,
      Gina

      • Gina

        Mary,
        Until I am pure and perfect, I will work to accept life and all it’s messiness, cause til I return home that is what it will be take for me to be happy here right now…… (and my hope is that spirit will endure )…….my mind, body not…..and so they suffer but I will seek always the greater way while earth bound when possible.
        Thanks for your understanding,
        Love,
        Gina

        • Mary

          Gina, I deleted my answer to you because I got so off topic.
          I very much agree with all that you have written.
          Much love,
          Mary

  • Kevin

    Who doesn’t need my compassion right now? There are so many areas of need and ways that people are suffering, within my community and across the globe at any given moment that it’s difficult to even know where to begin.

    Like many people the world over, I cherish the writings and selective words of Eli Wiesel. Among my favorites, which relates to today’s question, is this:

    “But where was I to start? The world is so vast, I shall start with the country I know best, my own. But my co...

    Who doesn’t need my compassion right now? There are so many areas of need and ways that people are suffering, within my community and across the globe at any given moment that it’s difficult to even know where to begin.

    Like many people the world over, I cherish the writings and selective words of Eli Wiesel. Among my favorites, which relates to today’s question, is this:

    “But where was I to start? The world is so vast, I shall start with the country I know best, my own. But my country is very large. I had better start with my town. But my town, too, is large. I had better start with my street. No, my home. No, my family. Never mind. I shall start with myself.”

    Professionally, and no matter what the presenting issues were, I learned early on to park every therapeutic model of counselling until I had explored the following three foundational elements with my youthful clients: Self-care, self-love and self-compassion. I kept Wiesel’s quote above framed on my office wall and many teens requested a copy to take with them when they left. I never wondered why.
    – Kevin

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    • Ben

      This is helpful to hear Kevin – thank you! I want to frame that quote and put it on the wall of the office I use as a therapist now. This feels like such a foundational message for healing, a needed reminder for myself and those I do my best to serve.

    • KC

      Thank you Kevin. This is such a helpful reminder and affirmation. Warmly, KC

  • Ose

    Yes, like Christina said which I can only echo, so many of my friends and family, including me. Only to add that the whole planet with all living beings need my compassion, too. The cry is incredible loud.
    So I pray, do not let us close up, please let us stay touched and moved, so that we all may find way and help each other and our beautiful planet to healing.

  • Christina

    So many who are suffering right now – in my own life, friends and family. Also – me!!

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